Gaboness Striker Aubameyang grab 2015 Africa Footballer of the Year Award

The 26-year old Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Gabon beat Ivorian Yaya Toure and Ghana’s Andre Ayew to the most prestigious individual award in African football.                                

Aubameyang dedicates Award to Gabon after he was declare the winner,and he also Says he’ll be back once again

The 2015 Africa Player of the Year winner also says his victory is an indication of the quality of football in Gabon.

‘This award means football in Gabon is good and there’s quality in Gabon.

The Dortmund forward polled 143 points, seven more than Toure whilst Ayew finished a distant third with 112 points; thus becoming the first from his country.

An elated Aubameyang said he was proud with the honor and is keen on a return to the Awards next year.

”When you’re next to players like Yaya Toure and Andre Ayew, you are proud to win this trophy in front of them because they are great players that I admire a lot,” Aubameyang said.

“I will have to work, I will have to work a lot,” he said.
“But I have the qualities to be there again next year. But it is hard work and sacrifice too.”

Reported by http://footballlive.ng

Flying Eagles defeat Black Satellite of Ghana to Clinch AYC Final

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria, have qualified for the final of the African Youth Championship, after a 2-0 win over bitter rivals, Black Satellite of Ghana.

Google Image: Flying Eagles Celebrate          

Manu Graba boys took the led in the first half, after Obinna Nwobodo scored from a corner-kick. Musa Muhammed then converted a penalty in the second half, to seal the game for the flying eagles of Nigeria.

Nigeria will now face the winner between Mail and hosts Senegal, who will battle it out in the other semi-final, to be played at the Stade Leopold Sedar Senghor, Dakar.

Nigeria Flying Eagles to play Ghana in AYC semi final

Nigeria Flying Eagles will be playing their West Africa counterparts Ghana on Wednesday, in the on-going African Youth Championship taking place in Senegal and they will both be challenging for a spot in the final for this year edition.
                  
The Black Star of Ghana U-20 team beat Mail 1-0 to finish second from Group B and set to face the Group A top finisher which happens to be the Flying Eagles of Nigeria.

In the second semi final fixtures will be between Mail face the hosts country Senegal at the Stade Leopold Sedar Senghor, Dakar later on the same Wednesday.

The four teams have already qualified to represent the continent of Africa at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in New Zealand in the next coming summer June.  

International Friendly: Nigeria vs Ghana match Cancelled

Fans of Super Eagles in the diaspora which would have been hoping to watch their team playing against Ghana in London may now be disappointed as FIFA says no.
          
According to football Governing body, the schedule clash is against their regulations which which stipulate that no country should play two games across two continent in three days.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) as earlier announced the Super Eagles will take on Bolivia on March 26 in Uyo, and go ahead on Black Stars of Ghana on 29 March in London.

The Eagles were seeking to use the march against Black Stars, to kick off their Preparations for the 2017 Nations Cup qualifiers campaign.

However, as the friendly has been cancelled by FIFA, the Ghana Football Association can now consider proposals from other nations who are interested in playing the Black Star on said date.

Ghana has the option to play all two matches during the FIFA free window in April either in Europe or Asia .

Atsu wins Afcon 2015 Best Player

Ghana winger Christian Atsu has been adjudged the best player of the just concluded Africa Cup of Nations after an impressive showing in Equatorial Guinea.
                     
The Chelsea-owned, Everton loanee player won the best player of the tournament as well as the best goal of the competition.

The former Porto player was instrumental for the Black Stars on the flanks although his exploits could not earn the four-time African champions the trophy.

Ghana lost 9-8 on penalties against the Elephants of Ivory Coast in the final in Bata on last night.

23-years-old Atsu will be returning to his base a more confident winger after a wonderful campaign in the 2015 Africa football showpiece.

AFCON 2015: Ivorian edge Ghana on Penalties to win the 30th Afcon Edition

Ivory Coast defeated Ghana 9-8 on penalties to win the 2015 African Cup of Nations in Equatorial Guinea . The ivorian has now won the Tournament twice 1992 and 2015.
                       
The match was sent into penalty shoot-out after 120 minutes of scoreless draw, the Elephants however ended their 23-years title drought with the magic touch of coach Harvey Renard.
                       
He has now become the first ever coach to win the African Cup of Nations with two different nations.

The first he won was back in 2012 with the Chipolopolo of Zambia and has now written his name in the history of AFCON.

Ghana set up a show down with Ivory Coast in Final after beating Host Nation Equatorial Guinea

The 1982 winner Black Stars of Ghana have made it to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations after beating Equatorial Guinea 3-0 in the semi final on Thursday night.
                           
Ghanaian took the lead late in the first half through Jordan Ayew penalty in the 42 minutes and added another inside five minutes by Mubarak Wakaso to extend their lead and giving them hope of wining the tie.

The Equatorial Guinea team where still in the race of turning things round in the second half, but it wasn't to be their night has Andre Ayew's 75 minute goal seal up the victory for Avram Grants men.
                           
Andre Ayew's goal was the big blow that hit the Equatorial Guinea fans as the Ghanaian fans were forced off the stands which saw the match halted for several minutes.

Ghana will now face Ivory Coast in the final on Sunday.

    

AFCON 2015: Ivory Coast Trash DR Congo to Cruise into Final

The Elephants of Cote d'voire are through to the final of the on-going 2015 African Cup of nations after defeating Democratic republic of Congo in the Semi final by 3-1.

Google Image: Yaya Toure Celebrate his goal

Captain Yaya Toure put the Ivory Coast in front, with a power long-range shot, but in the 24 min Mbokani Bezua penalty leveled things up for the Leopards of Congo after Eric Bailly was the culprits to have handled in the box.

But the Elephants restored their lead through Gervinho with a curler after error from the Congo midfield to open up their defense and it was  perfectly buried into Muteba Kidiaba net.

The Ivorians made sure of victory when Wilfried Kanon kneed home after Serge Aurier's header had been saved to seal the game.

Ivory Coast now have a chance of wining the African cup of nations once again since 1992 when they won it last, but will have to settle the scores between the winner of the second semi final game to be played later today Thursday around 8 pm.

The match will be between 1982 Champions Ghana and the current host nation Equatorial Guinea.